Pathogenesis of migration disorders

doi:10.1097/01.wco.0000218228.73678.e1

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Pathogenesis of migration disorders

13 Mar 2006

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Neocortical neurons have to migrate from their site of production in the periventricular germinative zone or in the ganglionic eminence towards the cortical plate. Our understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms has advanced considerably in recent years due to the identification of genes involved in human migration disorders and experimental studies. This review will highlight some of...

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